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The Apple Watch gets updated…now what? (The 3:59, Ep. 106)

Okay, time for a breakdown of that other Apple announcement. CNET’s review for the Apple Watch Series 2 is out, and who better to have on as a special guest than Scott Stein, the man behind the reviews for both the iPhone 7 and new Apple Watch. Ben and Roger mostly stay out of the …

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How to unlock your iPhone without using iOS 10’s Press home to unlock

Granted, I’m still in the getting-to-know-you phase with iOS 10, but I dearly miss the slide-to-unlock gesture that I’ve been conditioned for years to use to unlock my iPhone. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve swiped to the new lock screen widgets when attempting to unlock by phone, but it’s pretty close to the number of times I’ve …

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Sleep better with iOS 10’s Bedtime alarm

Flicking up on my iPhone, tapping the Timer button from Control Center, tapping the Alarm button and then tapping to turn on my alarm is a familiar sequence, but that’s no longer the last thing I do at night before going to bed. Thanks to iOS 10’s new Bedtime alarm, my iPhone wakes me up at the same time each …

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7 settings to change right away on iOS 10

Now playing: Watch this: iOS 10: 7 settings to change when you upgrade 2:32 iOS 10 brings plenty of new features and interface tweaks to improve the performance of your device. But there are some settings you may want to change right off the bat. Stop tracking your location Like previous versions of the operating system, iOS 10 keeps track …

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Why iPhone 5 and 5C owners should not download iOS 10 right away

iOS 10 — the new operating system for iPhone — is compatible with the iPhone 5 and newer devices. But before iPhone 5 and 5C owners update, we would offer the following advice: look before you leap. Why iPhone 5 and 5C owners should wait Because the iPhone 5 and 5C models are on the bottom rung of the iOS …

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iPhone photos get image quality boost with new Lightroom app

Good news, photographers: Adobe Systems just unlocked a new level of photo quality for those with recent iPhones and iPads. With the release of Adobe Lightroom 2.5 for iOS on Tuesday, you’ll be able to shoot photos in the raw format that many professionals like to use. Raw photos, with data taken straight from the camera’s image sensor, offer more …

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Apps for Messages in iOS 10: How to add, delete and manage apps

Now playing: Watch this: iOS 10: Best free apps to try in Messages 2:24 When you update to iOS 10, you’ll notice the Messages app got a serious remodel. One of the biggest add-ons — besides Facebook Messenger-like stickers — is third-party apps. So, for instance, you can add the Square Cash app and send your friends money without ever …

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What to do after the botched iOS 10 update

Some Apple users, including a number of CNET editors, hoping to be among the first to update their iPhone and iPad devices to iOS 10 on Tuesday are discovering the update is stalling out their phone or tablet instead of adding a batch of new features. However, there is a way to recover the devices, hopefully without losing any data. …

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How to unlock your Mac with the Apple Watch

Today, alongside the rocky iOS 10 rollout, Watch OS 3 was released. This new version of software brings a laundry list of new features to the Apple Watch, such as the new Application dock, Control Center replacing Glances, an SOS mode and much more. Another standout feature found in Watch OS 3 is Auto Unlock, which unlocks your Mac when …

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What do all of the critics think of the iPhone 7? (The 3:59, Ep. 105)

The iPhone 7 reviews are in, and survey says Apple’s latest smartphone gets a lukewarm response. Despite its faster processor, improved cameras and better battery life, the iPhone 7 and its big brother, the iPhone 7 Plus, offer a lot of upgrades over their predecessors. But that wasn’t enough to impress reviewers. The smartphone is worth it if you’re due …

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